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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This recipe is from Venezuela. It is from recipes4us. co. uk. Ingredients:
10 fluid ounces warm water |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
8 ounces masa harina flour |
4 ounces manchego cheese, grated (pecorino romano can be substituted) |
oil, for shallow frying |
1 avocado, peeled and thinly sliced |
2 tomatoes, thinly sliced |
16 black olives, pitted and halved |
Directions:
1. Place the flour and salt in a large mixing bowl and gradually add the warm water, mixing to form a stiff dough.
2. Add the cheese and knead the dough for a few minutes then form into 4 balls.
3. Flatten the balls to a thickness of about 1/2 inch.
4. Heat oil in a large frying pan.
5. Add the arepas and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until crisp and golden, turning 3 or 4 times.
6. Drain on kitchen paper.
7. To Serve - split the arepas in half, place on serving plates and garnish with avocado, tomato slices and olives.
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